Neither the [[Neo1973|phase 1 nor the phase 2 versions of the Neo]] support the 850 MHz band. Since the 850 MHz band is popular in North America this may be a problem for North American users, as they will find poorer reception and more "black spots" on the Neo than on phones retailed locally.

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=== The problem ===

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The phase 1 [[Neo1973]] does not support support the 850 MHz GSM radio band. Since the 850 MHz band is popular in North America this may be a problem for North American users, as they will find poorer reception and more "black spots" on the Neo than on phones retailed locally especially in rural areas.

Because the phase 1 Neo was intended as a developer release a number of North American buyers may have received their Neos before this problem was fully appreciated.

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Because the phase 1 Neo1973 was intended as a developer release a number of North American buyers may have received their Neos before this problem was fully appreciated.

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=== Will a modification to my Neo 1973 (GTA01bv4) be possible? ===

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===== If for this reason you wish to sell your Neo, please put your name below so potential buyers may contact you: =====

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As of Feb 08, it has been confirmed by Openmoko[http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.handhelds.openmoko.community/9196] that this is not possible, presumably due to the difficulties in getting FCC approval for a (relatively) small number of phones for a model which is no longer in production.

The best option for those with GTAO1 phones in areas where they need 850MHz is therefore to get a Neo FreeRunner instead which everyone presumes will have an 850MHz option (a check on actual performance with 850MHz has already been done).

--[[User:Nicolas_k|Nicolas]] 10:00 EST, Feb 1st, 2010. '''NEW PRETTY SWEET DEAL!!''' I am selling a barely used Openmoko Neo FreeRunner GTA02, A6, GSM900, mint condition (used it for about a week), with the buzz fixed (as in A7), a brand new extra battery, headset, carrying pouch. For more information please check out the entry in the Ebay

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[http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250572768718&rvr_id=&mfe=sidebar], or contact me via the seller questions for more information.

--[[User:Nsquires|Nsquires]] 7:01, 11 November 2007 (PST) Black Neo, $280 plus shipping from Los Angeles, CA. Like new, with screen protector film still on. Only used a couple of hours for testing. Contact me though my user page or email nathansquires (a) gmail.

--[[User:Nsquires|Nsquires]] 7:01, 11 November 2007 (PST) Black Neo, $280 plus shipping from Los Angeles, CA. Like new, with screen protector film still on. Only used a couple of hours for testing. Contact me though my user page or email nathansquires (a) gmail.

--[[User:bchurchwell|bchurchwell]] 20:01, 24 November 2007 (PST) Black Neo Advanced Kit, $400 including shipping from San Diego, CA. Like new, with screen protector film still on. Only used a couple of hours for testing. Most accessories never removed from case. Email bchurchwell@gmail.com

--[[User:bchurchwell|bchurchwell]] 20:01, 24 November 2007 (PST) Black Neo Advanced Kit, $400 including shipping from San Diego, CA. Like new, with screen protector film still on. Only used a couple of hours for testing. Most accessories never removed from case. Email bchurchwell@gmail.com

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--[[User:KrisAbsinthe|KrisAbsinthe]] Feb 15,2008 Neo 1973,Black and Silver $250 Free Shipping inside USA. All other countries will pay shipping. Great Condition w/ lanyard, stylus lost, 512 MB MicroSD,Head Phones. For $280 (total) I will send the device in for the GSM firmware upgrade. Before shipping it off. Includes Latest usable Root and Kernel. Gsmhandset.state has been hacked for better sound, GPS pre-installed and working with [[TangoGPS]]. Earlc8451@clarkstate.edu Selling cause I live in a GSM 850 area.

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[[Category:Neo1973 Phase 1 related]]

Latest revision as of 17:19, 2 February 2010

The phase 1 Neo1973 does not support support the 850 MHz GSM radio band. Since the 850 MHz band is popular in North America this may be a problem for North American users, as they will find poorer reception and more "black spots" on the Neo than on phones retailed locally especially in rural areas.

As of Feb 08, it has been confirmed by Openmoko[1] that this is not possible, presumably due to the difficulties in getting FCC approval for a (relatively) small number of phones for a model which is no longer in production.

The best option for those with GTAO1 phones in areas where they need 850MHz is therefore to get a Neo FreeRunner instead which everyone presumes will have an 850MHz option (a check on actual performance with 850MHz has already been done).

--Nicolas 10:00 EST, Feb 1st, 2010. NEW PRETTY SWEET DEAL!! I am selling a barely used Openmoko Neo FreeRunner GTA02, A6, GSM900, mint condition (used it for about a week), with the buzz fixed (as in A7), a brand new extra battery, headset, carrying pouch. For more information please check out the entry in the Ebay
[2], or contact me via the seller questions for more information.

--Nsquires 7:01, 11 November 2007 (PST) Black Neo, $280 plus shipping from Los Angeles, CA. Like new, with screen protector film still on. Only used a couple of hours for testing. Contact me though my user page or email nathansquires (a) gmail.

--bchurchwell 20:01, 24 November 2007 (PST) Black Neo Advanced Kit, $400 including shipping from San Diego, CA. Like new, with screen protector film still on. Only used a couple of hours for testing. Most accessories never removed from case. Email bchurchwell@gmail.com

--KrisAbsinthe Feb 15,2008 Neo 1973,Black and Silver $250 Free Shipping inside USA. All other countries will pay shipping. Great Condition w/ lanyard, stylus lost, 512 MB MicroSD,Head Phones. For $280 (total) I will send the device in for the GSM firmware upgrade. Before shipping it off. Includes Latest usable Root and Kernel. Gsmhandset.state has been hacked for better sound, GPS pre-installed and working with TangoGPS. Earlc8451@clarkstate.edu Selling cause I live in a GSM 850 area.

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Neither the phase 1 nor the phase 2 versions of the Neo support the 850 MHz band. Since the 850 MHz band is popular in North America this may be a problem for North American users, as they will find poorer reception and more "black spots" on the Neo than on phones retailed locally.

--Nsquires 7:01, 11 November 2007 (PST) Black Neo, $280 plus shipping from Los Angeles, CA. Like new, with screen protector film still on. Only used a couple of hours for testing. Contact me though my user page or email nathansquires (a) gmail.

--bchurchwell 20:01, 24 November 2007 (PST) Black Neo Advanced Kit, $400 including shipping from San Diego, CA. Like new, with screen protector film still on. Only used a couple of hours for testing. Most accessories never removed from case. Email bchurchwell@gmail.com